First on the First 5K
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Event overview
OhioHealth First On The First 5K is scheduled for January 1, 2027 at Otterbein University, 180 Center St., Westerville, Ohio 43081. The event is a community 5K Run / Walk that starts and finishes near the Clements Center.
- 5K Run / Walk
Participants receive an official unisex technical event shirt, an official finisher's medal, an official race bib, and free race photos courtesy of OhioHealth. A post-race party with Yabo's Tacos follows the finish.
Registration and logistics
Registration fees are tiered: $40 through November 5, $45 through December 10, and $50 through Race Day. A group discount called "Register 3 Save $15" reduces the per-person cost when three people register together.
Packet pickup is handled by Fleet Feet Sports Lewis Center at 1270 E. Powell Rd., Lewis Center, Ohio 43035. Packet pickup dates are Tuesday, December 30 (11:00–19:00) and Wednesday, December 31 (11:00–17:00); hours on December 31 are limited. A friend or family member may pick up a packet on behalf of a registrant.
M3S Sports enforces a no refund policy. Bib transfers are allowed for $15 each. Strollers are permitted. Pets are not allowed; service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
